Freecom VALUELOADER LTO Manuel utilisateur
ValueLoader™
LTO Tape Autoloader
User Manual
6326709-01
Ver. A, Rel. 01
6207947-00sN 44
ValueLoader LTO Tape Autoloader User Manual, 6326709-01, Ver. A, Rel. 01, June 2003, Made in USA.
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TRADEMARK STATEMENT
ValueLoader is a trademark of Quantum Corporation, registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. DLTtape
and Super DLTtape are trademarks of Quantum Corporation. Products mentioned herein are for
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Contents
Preface xi
Chapter 1 Installing the ValueLoader 1
Installation Overview ............................................................................2
Understanding ValueLoader Features ................................................2
Barcode Reader.................................................................................3
SCSI Requirements .......................................................................... 3
Product Overview............................................................................4
Choosing a Location...............................................................................6
Unpacking the ValueLoader.................................................................7
Identifying ValueLoader Accessories.................................................. 9
Installing the ValueLoader into a Rack .............................................11
Connecting the SCSI and Power Cables............................................13
Preparing the Host and Verifying the Connection..........................15
Installing Device Drivers ..............................................................17
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Chapter 2 Operating the ValueLoader 21
Operator’s Panel Overview.................................................................22
LED Indicators................................................................................24
Operator’s Panel Control Buttons................................................25
Understanding the Menu Structure...................................................26
Using Cartridges...................................................................................27
Importing Cartridges.....................................................................27
Exporting Cartridges .....................................................................29
Loading Cartridges........................................................................30
Unloading Cartridges....................................................................30
Write-Protecting Cartridges .........................................................31
Maintaining Cartridges.................................................................31
Cleaning the Tape Drive......................................................................32
Creating an Inventory of Cartridges..................................................33
Chapter 3 ValueLoader Administration 35
Configuring the ValueLoader.............................................................35
Resetting the ValueLoader ...........................................................36
Changing the SCSI ID....................................................................36
ValueLoader Operating Modes ...................................................38
Updating Firmware..............................................................................40
Using a Firmware Upgrade Tape ................................................40
Using SCSI.......................................................................................42
Running the ValueLoader System Test.............................................42
Retrieving Information About the ValueLoader..............................43
Cycle Count.....................................................................................43
View Event Log ..............................................................................43
Product Revision ............................................................................44
Firmware Revision.........................................................................44
Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting 47
Troubleshooting....................................................................................47
Installation Problems.....................................................................48
Troubleshooting Table ..................................................................50
Removing Stuck Cartridges ................................................................55
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ValueLoader Error Codes....................................................................59
Appendix A Technical Specifications 65
Appendix B Customer Support 69
Information Needed.............................................................................69
Information Needed by Software Vendors ......................................70
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Figures
Figure 1 Front Panel...........................................................................4
Figure 2 Rear Panel ............................................................................5
Figure 3 Basic ValueLoader Accessories.........................................9
Figure 4 Rack Kit Components.......................................................10
Figure 5 Installing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown) ......... 11
Figure 6 Installing Rails in the Rack (Left Side Shown)..............12
Figure 7 Sliding the ValueLoader into the Rack Slot ..................13
Figure 8 Attaching SCSI and Power Cables .................................14
Figure 9 Operator’s Panel—Drive Empty.....................................22
Figure 10 Operator’s Panel—Drive Loaded ...................................23
Figure 11 Operator’s Panel Menu Structure...................................26
Figure 12 Importing a Cartridge ......................................................28
Figure 13 Exporting a Cartridge.......................................................29
Figure 14 Write-Protect Switch.........................................................31
Figure 15 Removing Mounting Brackets (Left Side Shown)........56
Figures
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Figure 16 Pulling the Cartridge Release Lever...............................57
Figure 17 Installing the Carrier ........................................................58
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Tables
Table 1 Location Criteria .................................................................6
Table 2 LEDs.................................................................................... 24
Table 3 Control Buttons .................................................................25
Table 4 Common ValueLoader Problems ...................................50
Table 5 Error Codes........................................................................60
Table 6 Physical Specifications .....................................................65
Table 7 Operating Specifications.................................................. 66
Table 8 ValueLoader Environmental Specifications..................66
Table 9 HP LTO Drive Specifications ..........................................67
Table 10 Media Specifications.........................................................68
Tables
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